My friend says I hit "very f**king hard!" but I don't feel it myself, how comes?

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  1. Levi_90

    Levi_90 Guest

    I feel that my power is decent, but my friend has held the mitts for me and he told me I hit (in his own words) "very f**king hard" but I don't feel that my power is that great. Am I underrating my punch power? Is it harder to feel how hard a punch is, unless you're on the other end?
     
  2. Arranmcl

    Arranmcl Arran Full Member

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  3. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    your friend is being nice you probably hit like a girl
     
  4. suckeggs

    suckeggs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you'd have no way of gauging your own power bar seeing the effect it has when you plant it on someones chin.
     
  5. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    If you don't feel it that means you are featherfisted.
     
  6. jdr

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    :deal
     
  7. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    If you don't feel it yourself it just means you probably have a better aim as Tyson Fury :yep
     
  8. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    it means you cant break an egg
     
  9. Sug3

    Sug3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Get a guy to hold the mitts,because your girlfriend doesn't count.
     
  10. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    A lot of false power can be created on the pads, especially if someone is not used to holding them.
     
  11. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  12. Prince.

    Prince. 24/7 365 Full Member

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    slapping like kayode will generate power
     
  13. Tricks77

    Tricks77 Sergio By God Martinez Full Member

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    Stand in front of a mirror and punch yourself in the mouth as hard as you can. Take a picture of your face. We'll let you know how hard you punch.
     
  14. Kayo-Kid

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    :rofl

     
  15. markq

    markq Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It just means your friend is your left hand and you wank off with your right hand too much.